This Tuesday, the day after Labor Day, is primary election day across the state for both national and state offices. Although primary elections in Massachusetts generally are of little or no consequence because of the overwhelming Democratic voting enrollment and…
Author: Times Staff
Obituaries 08-29-2018
Rosina Imbriano The welfare and nurturing of her family was her lifelong occupation The welfare and nurturing of her family was her lifelong occupation Rosina (Annicchiarico) Imbriano, a native of Grottaminarda, Naples, Italy and an East Boston resident for 58…
Celebrating Eastie Pride
On Saturday the neighborhood celebrated the 30th Annual Eastie Pride Day at Piers Park. From left Larry Smith and his wife, Carole, former City Councilor Sal LaMattina and Rep. Adrian Madaro.
Constelación de Historias Invites Residents to Tell Their Stories
On August 25, ZUMIX will open its doors to Eastie residents for the kick-off of Constelación de historias – a community storytelling project and event series about life and housing in our neighborhood. Imagine your dad’s favorite story about his…
Phunk Fantastic:East Boston’s Fitzpatrick, Villagra Lead Dance Team to U.S.A. Title
East Boston dancers Synnae Fitzpatrick and Isidora Villagra will have a lot of stories to tell their classmates when they return to school next month. Synnae, 11, and Isidora, 12, were part of the L’il Phunk Dance Crew of Everett…
Back to School: Beware of the JUUL
If last year’s fidget spinners were all fun and games, this year, the national attraction is rather different: JUUL, an e-cigarette device that has become so synonymous with vaping and accepted by the masses, that the term “juul-ing” has been…
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy Celebrates 30 Years
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy (NZDA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, a milestone that owner and director, Nicole Paolo, is proud of. After 30 years, what brings Miss Nicole (as she is affectionately known) the most happiness is building the confidence…
School Resource Officers are Protectors, Not the Enemy
In 2015 a viral video of South Carolina school resource officer (SRO) Ben Fields’ slamming a student across the classroom caused a public outrage. During the same year in Lynn, an SRO arrested a student with special needs. “While the…
It’s Time to Update Your Child’s Health Information
Book bags are replacing beach totes as it quickly becomes time for students to go back to school. Organizing your child’s health information, keeping current with doctor’s appointments and planning for emergency scenarios should be part of every parent’s seasonal…
SunButter and Jelly Sandwiches Make the Perfect Back-to-School Snack or Lunch
Parents, students and schools have discovered the perfect menu item for snacks or lunch: Sun Wise peanut-free sandwiches with grape or strawberry jelly. Totally nut-free and peanut-free, each sandwich features delicious soft, white whole grain bread. Made with SunButter sunflower…